scholarly journals Drug utilisation pattern and risk factor assessment on abnormal uterine bleeding in reproductive aged women in a tertiary care hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 2687-2690
Author(s):  
Kothai Ramalingam ◽  
Atheena Gigi ◽  
Anu Sara Thomas ◽  
Abdul Mohsin Mootaparambil ◽  
Arul Balasubramanian

To study the drug utilization pattern and risk factor assessment on abnormal uterine bleeding in reproductive-aged women in a tertiary care hospital at Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India. This retrospective study was carried out for a period of 6 months from November 2017 to April 2018 in which 150 prescriptions were selected for study by considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 150 prescriptions were analyzed in reproductive-aged women. Patients of age group between 41-50 years were mostly diagnosed 75 (50%) of abnormal uterine bleeding. Considering the types of AUB, most of the patients (39.33%) which has been diagnosed as adenomyosis while 59 (32.67%) of the patient has been diagnosed leiomyoma 49 (32.67%). Anaemia 102 (68%) are the most seen co-morbid condition in our survey, along with Hypertension 28 (18.6%), Infective disorders 28 (18.6%). Our findings showed that among the drugs prescribed, that antifibrinolytics were the most often prescribed drug class for AUB, and the most prescribed drug is tranexamic acid. Perimenopause 57 (38%) is the main risk factor in abnormal uterine bleeding, along with dysfunctional uterine bleeding 47 (32.6%). From we concluded that The mostly used class of drug for abnormal uterine bleeding in our tertiary care hospital is antifibrinolytics and mostly used drug agent is tranexamic acid during the period of data collection. It is found to be that perimenopause is the main risk factor in abnormal uterine bleeding along with dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Jadab K Phukan ◽  
Gautom K Saharia ◽  
Rohini Goswami

ABSTRACT Background Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is a major form of abnormal uterine bleeding, seen in at least 10% of all new outpatient department patients. The thyroid gland is known to play an important role in maintaining a healthy menstrual cycle. Aims To assess the thyroid hormone status in apparently euthyroid patients with DUB and to correlate it with incidence of DUB. Materials and methods Fifty DUB patients were selected on the basis of clinical history, examination, and relevant investigations. Equal numbers of age-matched women with normal menstrual cycle were taken as controls. Thyroid hormones, viz., thyroid-stimulating hormone, total triiodothyronine and tetraiodothyronine, were estimated by radioimmunoassay. Statistical analysis of the data was performed by using Microsoft Excel software. Results The most common menstrual abnormality was menorrhagia (48%) followed by metrorrhagia and polymenorrhea (14% each). Hypothyroidism was more prevalent among cases (85.7%) as compared with controls (14.3%). In patients with menorrhagia, 33.3% of patients had hypothyroidism. Conclusion Hypothyroidism occurs in DUB patients commonly. There is a need for mandatory thyroid screening in all patients with menstrual irregularities to help in early detection of the cause and treatment of DUB patients to avoid surgery. How to cite this article Phukan JK, Saharia GK, Goswami R. Thyroid Status in Patients with Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Assam. Indian J Med Biochem 2016;20(1):11-15.


Author(s):  
Dr. Yogesh C. Parmar

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a phenomenon which refers to menstrual bleeding of abnormal frequency, duration or quantity. It is a common gynaecological complaint caused by wide variety of organic or non-organic causes. The objective of the study was to determine the incidence of dysfunctional  uterine bleeding with respect to aetiopathology, demographic variables, treatment options and other medical disorders. Methods: A retrospective study of randomly selected 70 cases of dysfunctional  uterine bleeding admitted during October 2006 to September 2007, in the Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, in a tertiary care hospital named SSG Hospital at Vadodara. Only cases of AUB due to non-structural causes were included. Demographic details of each patient were recorded and analysed. Patients were evaluated with menstrual history, physical examination, laboratory tests and histological examinations. Patients were followed up from 3 to 8 months. Results: Most common age group presenting with DUB was 40–50 years  and mostly  belonged to low socioeconomic status. Most of the women were multiparous.  Polymenorrhagia and menorrhagia was most common presentation. Size of uterus is normal in 44 patients. Dilatation and curratage was  having the cure rate of 65.6% .Maximum number of patients (85%) was treated surgically and 15% got medical treatment. Conclusions: Dysfuntional uterine bleeding (DUB) now termed as Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common gynaecological manifestation allied with considerable morbidity and significantly affects the patient's family, personal and social life. Perimenopausal women’s health and quality of life can be maintained and improved through preventive care, life style modification, early diagnosis of risk factor and appropriate treatment.   Keywords   Menorrhagia, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding,Abnormal uterine bleeding Perimenopausal women, Endometrium


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 1367-1371
Author(s):  
TejashwiniReddy Punuru ◽  
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VimalChander R ◽  
Chitra Srinivasan ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (225) ◽  
Author(s):  
Minaxi Thakur ◽  
Meenu Maharjan ◽  
Heera Tuladhar ◽  
Yam Dwa ◽  
Sunita Bhandari ◽  
...  

Introduction: Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common gynecological presentation, accounting forat least 20% of all new outpatient visits. It has been recognized that thyroid dysfunction may haveprofound effects on the female reproductive system. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism areassociated with a variety of changes, including delayed onset of puberty, anovulatory cycles, andabnormally high fetal wastage. Hence, this study was conducted to know the thyroid status of thepatient with abnormal uterine bleeding. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in all the patients with abnormaluterine bleeding in a tertiary care hospital from 2 August 2019 to 2 February 2020. Ethical clearancewas received from the institutional review committee of KIST Medical College. Convenient samplingwas done. Data was collected using a questionnaire which includes patients profile, the pattern ofabnormal uterine bleeding, and thyroid profile. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Packagefor the Social Sciences version 23. Results: Out of 79 patients, it was found that 67 (84.8%) were euthyroid, 11 (13.9%) were hypothyroid,and 1 (1.2%) was hyperthyroidism. The most common type of abnormal uterine bleeding wasmenorrhagia 34 (43%), followed by polymenorrhoea 23 (29%), oligomenorrhoea 13 (16.5%),menometrorrhagia 6 (7.6%), metrorrhagia 2 (2.5%), and hypomenorrhea 1 (1.3%). The maximumnumber of patients was between 20-25 years with the mean age of 31 years. Among hypothyroid, 7(8.8%) had subclinical hypothyroidism and 4 (5%) had frank hypothyroidism. Conclusions: Most females with abnormal uterine bleeding were euthyroid. Menorrhagia was themost common pattern of abnormal uterine bleeding.


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